NAS platforms

[flippo]

is there any NAS platforms that can use USB portable hard drives? for any help.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Qnap allows you to temporarily mount USB drives (using the Hybrid Mount app), but you won't want to be a permanent config since you can't install apps, use for NVR recording nor simply protect a raid.
What you could do is to buy in BestBuy WD's easystore 10TB+ USB drives, remove them from their USB shell and put raw drives into a NAS.

How To Shuck A Western Digital Easystore Or Elements External Drive

Learn how to remove the drive from a Western Digital Easystore or Elements external drive.

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[jinjuku]

I love it 'How to Shuck'...

I've had great success with my car stereo trimming tools when it comes from freeing a drive from many an enclosure.